Ibanez RG550-EB
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Ibanez
RG550-EB
Product Info
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The RG550-EB is a serious contender for players wanting a high-performance instrument without the extreme price tag. Its lightning-fast neck and versatile pickups make it a shred machine, while the Japanese build quality ensures reliability and excellent playability. This is perfect for modern rock, metal, and anyone who values speed and precision.
Product Description
- Ibanez RG550-EB
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Basswood
- Bolt-on neck: Maple / walnut
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Black dot fingerboard inalys
- Neck: Super Wizard - thickness 1st fret: 17 mm - thickness 12th fret: 19 mm
- Fingerboard radius: 430 mm (16.93")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.51")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
- Locking nut
- 24 Jumbo frets
- Pickups: Ibanez V7 (neck) and V8 (bridge) humbucker and Ibanez S1 single coil (centre)
- 1 Volume and 1 tone control
- 5-Way switch
- Edge tremolo
- Gotoh machine heads
- Black hardware
- Strings: Daddario EXL110
- Colour: Electric Blue
- Made in Japan
PROS
- • Super Wizard neck offers incredibly fast, comfortable playing experience for shredders.
- • Ibanez V7/V8 pickups deliver high-output, versatile tones from clean to aggressive.
- • Edge tremolo provides smooth, reliable vibrato without tuning instability.
- • Maple/walnut neck construction enhances sustain and tonal clarity.
CONS
- • Basswood body, while lightweight, lacks the resonance of mahogany or alder.
- • Limited pickup configuration might restrict tonal versatility for some players.
- • Relatively thin neck profile may not suit players preferring a thicker feel.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Basswood
Neck Material
Maple / Walnut
Fingerboard
Maple with Black Dot Inlays
Pickups
Ibanez V7 (Neck) Humbucker, V8 (Bridge) Humbucker, S1 (Middle) Single-Coil
Scale Length
648 mm (25.51")
Frets
24 Jumbo Frets
Bridge
Edge Tremolo
Weight
3.8 kg (8.37 lbs) - estimated
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Edge is a licensed Floyd Rose system, offering reliable performance and tuning stability, though it's not as feature-rich as some higher-end Ibanez models.
It's notably thin, so if you prefer a thicker, more substantial neck profile, this might feel a little cramped. It's best to try it in person if possible.
The V7 and V8 humbuckers handle high-gain well, providing aggressive distortion and sustain, but the basswood body might slightly soften the low-end compared to denser woods.
